Ione Lydia Brekenfeld

Ione Brekenfeld was born April 29, 1917 in South Dakota and peacefully passed away on February 22, 2014.

In May 1940 she married the love of her life John. They were married for over 50 years and had two beautiful daughters.

Ione was a life-long educator. She had over 60 years in education. Ione taught in Stockton schools teaching elementary and special education classes until her final retirement in 1997 at the age of 80.

Survived by her cat Jonboy, daughter and son-in-law Bonnie and Jerry Elenberger, grandchildren: Jeff Elenberger, Jennifer Nelson, Micheal and Trevor Gatz, great grandchildren: Darren and Kristy Madrid, Jared, Jason and Jillian Elenberger. Numerous nieces, nephews and many others who referred to her as "Gram".

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her spouse, John Brekenfeld and daughter Jonelle Brekenfeld-Gatz.

Celebration of Life will be held at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 4910 Claremont Ave, Stockton, CA 95207 on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Private Internment. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Andrews Lutheran Church, in memory of Ione Brekenfeld.